Engineering Technician (Facilities)-Journeyman

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting‑edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Engineering Technician (Facilities)-Journeyman to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects. The hourly range of this position is $35.64 - $52.76/hour and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on‑site support is required.

Patuxent River, MD, located in the California‑Lexington Park area, is Maryland’s #1 City Hiring the Most High‑Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit:

The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department’s E3 facility is the center of excellence in aircraft E3 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation. Our state‑of‑the‑art laboratories specializes in a variety of capabilities, ranging from box level to complete system level testing. The E3 vision is to be dedicated to improving current and future DoD Test & Evaluation capabilities; in simulation of operational and threat environments, high‑energy physics and directed energy weapons by empowering the workforce to approach solutions from outside of the box.

With IBST at the helm, we're not just preparing for the future but shaping it.

• Serves as an Engineering Technician in the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) group supporting facilities
• Provides operations and maintenance support for Hangar 144 (shielded Hangar), the Aircraft Anechoic Test Facility (AATF) and the Advanced System Integration Laboratory (ASIL)
• Assists with coordinating, scheduling and providing for Test Project Engineers’ aircraft, facility use and Support Equipment (SE) needs
• Delivers GSE to the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) for preventative or unscheduled maintenance
• Schedules and obtains GSE from FRC for project support
• Maintains fueling ground support equipment
• Assists in aircraft fueling operations
• Purges aircraft
• Connects/Operates GSE carts for aircraft operation
• Operates government equipment such as forklift, man lift, tug and other equipment
• Assists with crane rigging
• Conducts facilities maintenance

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 6 years of relevant work experience
• The ability to work 2nd shift (2:30 PM to 12:00 PM) after completing a mandatory day shift training period (3‑month estimate)
• 3 years of experience working on aircrafts
• Experience using hand tools to support team project builds
• Experience working with computers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• The ability to work overtime when required by testing schedule
• The ability to be proactive and seek out tasking to support team
• The ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude
• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): N/A
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract

• Crane Operator Certification
• College degree or technical certification
• Experience operating ground support equipment (GSE)
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances, interim security determinations, and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable…